THE JEWEL OF THE RANGE
PARON LAGOON 4250M
DURATIONFULL DAY
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
EASY
CODE: HZ-PAR-FD
The Mirror of The Andes
TECHNICAL PACKAGE
Located in the Huaylas province, Paron Lagoon is the most important freshwater reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. Surrounded by imposing peaks like Artesonraju (the Paramount Pictures logo) and Huandoy, it offers an unparalleled turquoise landscape.ELEVATION4,250 MASL
VIEWSCordillera Blanca
SCHEDULE08:00 AM
DESTINATIONCaraz Dulzura
LATITUDE09° 00' 00" S
LONGITUDE77° 41' 00" W
Full Day
Timeline
AM
08:00 AM
DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ
Heading north visiting Carhuaz (handmade ice cream), Yungay and Caraz (famous for its manjar blanco dulce de leche).
AM
11:00 AM
PARON LAGOON
Arrival at Cruz de Mayo control. Entrance to the lagoon surrounded by snowy peaks. Time for the viewpoint, boat rides, or kayaking.
PM
03:30 PM
RETURN
Lunch at a local country restaurant on the route. Return to Huaraz with a final stop at the Main Square.
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